The Blue Valley Quiltcrs GUlldis dedicated to preserving andteaching the fine art of quilting.We welcome all newcomers aswell as experienced quitters to

be part of thisguild.

PATCHWORKSBlue Valley Quilters Guild - March 2018

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Today is February 14th, Valentines Day. I hope that each one of you feel

surrounded with love. QOur love of quilts and quilting calls us to share our

talents to others!

Many questions are out there about the upcoming QUILTED TABLE

scheduled for Saturday, June 2nd. Please read the newsletter thoroughly for

updated information on this upcoming activity. Also feel free to ask questions

at our meetings or plan to attend the next Quilted Table meeting scheduled

for Tuesday, February 27th, 3 PM at the Central Library, 87th & Farley.

Wilma Lamfers, wilamfers22@gma .com. President

February 27 - Quilted Table Mtg March 1 - Sit & Stitch

March 3 - Sit & StitchApril 3 - Guild Meeting

Next Regular Meeting:.............. March 6

Location:Village on Antioch

14895 AntiochOverland Park, KSThe church is on thenortheast corner of151st St. & Antioch.

Please park on the southside of the church and

enter through the door justoff the north parking lot.

April 24 - Quilted Table Mtg

April 26 - Sit & StitchMarch 6 - Guild Meeting

March 22 - Sit & Stitch

March 27 - Quilted Table Mtg April 28 - Spring Retreat

The Nominating Committee -

Wilma Lamfers, Chelly King, Stephanie Dodson -

bring forth the follow slate of officers and I"n."nn'u~

for approval by the members of the

2017IExecutive Board

2018 Recommedations

President: \Vilma Lamfers ILynn DroegeVice Presidents (Programs): Betty Jane (BJ) Krueger

--BJ Krueger

Vice Presidents (Programs): Joan Nicholson Joan NicholsonVice Presidents (Programs): Nancy Taylor Nancy TaylorSecretary: Sue Tuttle Sue TuttleTreasurer: R:i~aPerter Rosalyn DouglassNewsletter Editor: Joan Horton Joan HortonPast President: Trisch Price Wilma Lamfers

CommitteesDirectory - Responsible for securing advertising and the publica-tion of the directory,

Chair: Stephanie Dodson Stephanie DodsonHistorian - Maintains a history of Guild activities,

Chair: Mindy Peterson, Mindy PetersonHospitality - Prepares coffee, tea, and water for meetings, Setsout cups, plates, napkins and treats brought to each meeting byindividuals with a birthday that month,

Chair: Joan Horton Joan HortonMembers: Lang Davis Lang Davis

Maxine Horton - Maxine HortonDottie Salchow Dottie Salchow

-Library - Maintains and transports library property, purchase Ibooks, magazines and / or DVDs upon approval of the Board,

Chair: Ibby Rollert Ibby RollertMembers: Lori Lange Lori Lange

Carla Timberlake Jeannette BaumlerMembership - Greets members and guests, provides new mem-bers with a roster and membership card, pin, and maintains a cur-rent membership list,

Chair: Jackie Jehnsen Stephanie DodsonMembers: Marsha Cahill

I<iffi ~4algesMarsha CahillMary Strege

responsible for providing speakers forI assist the Chairs to provide speakers anda position is vacated.

B. J.n Joan

Nanc9 - Coordinates the planning and con-

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Sue Ch'n Tyme CORets - Responsible for distribution and salet the drawing for the opportunity quilt.

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Chair: Sue CorkranMembers: COR Stitc

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Chair: Jean ScAlenk.Members:

P.D.Q. (Projects Done bson for Charity activity a

Chair: Wilma LamferMembers: BFenda PaMembers: Denna BeMembers: Judy CliffoMembers: Pam Gard

Kansas City RegionalKansas City RegionalWebsite - Developmen

Chair: Dee SopinskiMembers: StephanieMembers: Rita PortMembers: Trisch PrMembers:

Adjunct GroupsCharity Quilts

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Jane DruggPriscilla AlbergJudy DobbelsKim Mapes

Chair: Dottie SalchowMembers: ~4iAEI)' PeteFsOA

GreetersChair: Jane DruggMembers: Priscilla Alberg

~ Members: Judy Dobbels~ Members: Elaine ElliottMentoring New Members

Chair: Chelly King

Dottie SalchowN/A

Members: Gayla Spurlock (Mindy will take photos when Gaylais not there.

Members:uilt Angel AmbassadorChair: Judy Brennan udy Brennan

Chair: Barb FransMembers: Jane Bonuchi y BuckleyMembers: JoAnna Gorthy na GorthyMembers: Nikki McDonald Nikki McDonaldble Cardshnology Assistant (assists during meetings) Leta Richards

Chair: Mindy Peterson Mindy Peterson

cers begin their duties directly after the April meeting.

**Open positions

RO~Our speaker will be Cindy Parry. Cindy is a quilt artist

and has made a series of quilts based on the Japanese

tsunami from a few years ago. Her story and quilts are

quite moving. This program has been presented at

JCCc.

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In April, Kim Melton will be presenting "Jo's Little Women."

Read more about Kim below in her bio written by her.

Kimberly Arthur-Melton - I grew up in Des Moines, Iowa and attended Iowa State Univer­sity where I received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Applied Art with my emphasis in tex­tiles.

My first sewing adventure was a wool crewel work bell pull on linen that my sister gave me when I was 11. I taughtmyself all of the stitches and completed the piece. It hangs in my mothers' home today. I started quilting in highschool working with the church sewing group in the summer. In college I designed and screen printed blocks andset them into a quilt for one of my art classes. My first quilting class was a Georgia Bonesteel style quilting class,"quilt as you go" (never finished) - and Yes! All of this was before the rotary cutter!

Along the way I designed, pieced and embroidered a quilt for my church centennial and later I was commissionedto create a pieced and appliqued quilt by the Iowa Department of culture for the Iowa State Fair.

Coming to Kansas City, I joined the Harper's Fabrics staff, wearing many hats over the years, most recently as ser­vice technician for the Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff sewing machines.

Which brings me to Jo's Little Women Club. I have been involved with it since 2006, first contributing, then as a co­leader and more recently, leader. Working with the small scale has improved my skills and even very ated blocksare less intimidating.

Besides sewing and quilting I enjoy collecting glass paperweights, (I have close to 100), history, travel and time withfamily and of course my quilting friends.

May 1,2018- Hexagons &Mosaics 1840-2016Do you just love those "Hexie" quilts and all the variations thereof? Join us as DawnCook Ronnigen presents Hexagons & Mosaics 1840-2016 and learn about the history ofhexagons and mosaic patchwork quilts over 175 years. Dawn will give numerous exam­

ples by the decades to help tell the story of the evolution of patchwork. Dawn will bring over twenty quilts to sharewith us. Don't miss this special program.Dawn is an avid collector of antique and vintage quilts, as well as a quilt maker. Her extensive textile and quiltcollection spans more than 175years of quilt and textile history. Quilting since 1983,Dawn has completed manyquilts for charity, friends and family. Retired in 2012 from a 20 year career in Information Technology, Dawnenthusiastically works full time in quilting related activities. She writes a quilt blog and along with her daughter ownsa quilt pattern company, Collector Witha Needle. Their patterns allow other quilters to accurately recreate antiquequilts from their collection. In addition to collecting quilts, she collects antique hand sewing tools. She is an activemember of the American Quilt Study Group and has quilts traveling in their exhibitions, Civil War Quilts and Bas­kets. She enjoys sharing her passion for antique quilts and recreating them through lectures and trunk shows. Checkout Dawn's blog, collectorwithaneedle.blogspot.com

The Hexagon Charm English Paper Piecing Workshop Info:This class will be the perfect opportunity if you have ever wanted to learn English Paper Piecing. The Workshop willfollow the May1st meeting and begin at 1PM.The project, "Hexagon Charm" can be made with scraps. The finishedsize is up to the maker. Dawn is a dedicated student of antique quilts and hand piecing. She has traveled the US fromcoast to coast and traveled through Europe in her pursuit of knowledge about quilts and their makers. Enjoy learningwhile visiting with Dawn as she connects you with quiltmakers down thru the ages. Contact Bj to sign up for theworkshop and receive a copy of the Supply list. Workshop fee is $45.

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Our speakers for June are Kristy(mom) and ShaylaWolf

(daughter) They are a mother-daughter team and have worked together in their quilt patterndesign business. They are traveling from Washington state and Colorado for our June 5th meeting.

Kristy and Shaylaare on the cutting edge of contemporary quilt design. They use exciting color and

shapes in their designs. Their trunk show is entitled "The Journey of SasafrassLane Designs". They

are also presenting an afternoon workshop on their pattern, Diamond Detour. Shayla's rstfabric line is scheduled to arrive in shops during March! Stop by their blog and get acquainted with

this exciting duo. Save the June 5th date on your calendar!

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sepCemBeRNancyGiltner will be presenting a trunk show entitled "My Stars"and will teach aworkshop usingone of DebTucker's Studio 180

Designrulers. Sheis a certified instructor with Studio 180 Designsand will be showingusquilts that have been madewith DebTucker's rulers and designs. In the workshop,we will make the "Love Links" quilt.

The Charity Report

ANOTHER CHARITY SEW DAY

Over 60 brave folks came to the February sew day.Yes,there were fears of ice andsnow, but it didn't happen. It looked to me like everyone was having a great time anda lot was accomplished. I don't have a count for you as Chris Pease took everythinghome with her. (Yes,everything!)

I never thought about giving myself a title, but being dubbed the Charity Quilt Queenby Jo Anna Gorthy sounded pretty neat. With a title like that I obviously have had aninvisible crown which I am pleased to be passing on to Chris.

So on my way out the door I want to thank everyone of you for your supportthrough the years. We've made lots and lots of quilts - quilts that we can be proud of.I'm sure there are many people in our community who have cherished them. It's beena lot of fun and a lot more hard work.

It will be nice to reclaim my home. I will have to tell you, however, I'm already feelinga little bit of charity withdrawal. ....

Janette Sheldon

Thanks Chris for taking on the challenge! We all standtogether to support you.

Thank you Janette -from all of the members ofthe guild - for yourdedication and hard workwith the charity quilts.

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Several of our members have already offered to make or purchaseitems for the Auction. Some of the items listed are bags, quilts,embroidered items, jewelry, vintage table cloths, baskets, casseroleensembles, and even a pie with a carrier! Others have offered topurchase items for the Auction. For all of you who have alreadysigned up to bring items to be auctioned - Thank you!

A sign-up sheet will be passedaround at the next meeting,or you can notify

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PDO COMMITTEE (Projectsdone bv Ouilters)PDQ Process: A form (green sheet with PDQ at the top) is available at every meeting that can be filled out with information

regarding your request for special projects assistance other than what is already on our monthly docket.Wilma Lamfers, wjlamfers22@gmail.com, Facilitator for PDQ,

Sit & Stitch WorkshopsSit & Stitch meets most every 2nd & 4th Thursdaysof each month at Rose Estates, I27th & Antioch.Each Thursday there is either a workshop led by aBVQG member or a time for members to comeand sew on their own projects. Arrival time is 9:30with workshops starting at lOAM. Participantsbring their lunch. BVQG members are always welcome to come even if they are not signedup for a workshop. Sit & Stitch is a good way to get acquainted with other members.

Ifyou have questions concerning Sit & Stitch please contact Wilma Lamfers,

o-=~____. Sit &.._.~ •.••.•Stitch February workshops have been

busy "paying it forward" to RoseEstates, 127th & Antioch. RoseEstates has allowed our guild to holdour Sit & Stitch workshops at theirfacility for many years and withoutcost. This year we have been making"Fidget lap quilts". These lap quilts willbe given to residents who will enjoyusing their hands to discover differentactivities on the quilts.

February 22 Sit n' Stitch rescheduled for March 1

Joan Nicholson will again be leading a two-part workshop,Thursday, March 22th & Thursday, April 26th on a "One BlockWonder". Fee for this workshop is $10. Pay & get a supply listjust as soon as it is available.

I am always interested in hearing from members abouttheir interests concerning workshops.

If you have an idea for a workshop or if you have aproject that you think the membership

might be interested in learning, please talk to me about it.

Wilma Lamfers, wjlamfers22@gmail.com.

Signup continues for the "Spinner Table Topper"workshop being led by Janette Sheldon. Thisworkshop will be Thursday, March 8th - the fee is$5 - pay then receivethe supply list for thisworkshop.

The workshop fee that each of us pay toparticipate in a workshop all goes to the work­shop leader. If you have a talent that you thinkothers would like to learn please let me knowabout it. This can be a pattern using a specialtyruler, an item that you have made that you thinka group of people would enjoy making or using anew technique in a project.

One note for the newer members:

2018 Opportunity quilt~~Wishon iI Stilr ~~

The 2018 Opportunity Quilt, "Wish on a Star", wascreated by the Stitch 'n Tyme quilt group from theChurch of the Resurrection. The members of thecommittee are:

Judy Danz, Sue Corkran, Diane Tolin,

Jackie Johnson, Betty Bonness, Sue Hansen,

Kathy McDaniel, Linda Siffrin, Mary Strege,

Annie Gundry, Gene Wall,

Mary Lynn Bajt-Jaeschke, and Jessie Weast.

This is a queen sized Hunter's Star quilt. We used theDeb Tucker ruler for this project. Countless hoursproduced a quilt to be proud of! The quilt was beautifullyquilted by Judy Danz.

Jackie Johnson is in charge of selling tickets andbooking showings to sell tickets.Volunteers welcome!

In addition to being shown at our Guild meetings, we also have several opportunities to show this year'sOpportunity Quilt - Wish on a Star. Please be generous with your time when I ask for help during thefollowing events:

We will be showing during the March Great Plains Shop Hop, March 23 and 24 at the Quilted SunflowerQuilt Shop in Spring Hill, Ks. I will be looking for volunteers to take a two hour shift between 10am and4pm both days. A sign up sheet will be available at the March meeting. This is an amazing shop with love­ly and lots of fabric, wonderful samples to get you inspired and an enthusiastic and warm staff. You willlove Leslie and enjoy your time there. Don't forget to bring your credit card - you won't regret it!

We will be showing during the Ad Astra Shop Hop, April 4 -7 at Prairie Point Quilt Shop in Shawnee, KS. Iwill be again looking for volunteers to take a two hour shift between 10am and 4 pm all four days(Wednesday thru Saturday). A sign up sheet will be available at the March Guild Meeting and I will bebegging/ twisting arms at the April meeting. This shop is near and dear and if you have ever needed anexcuse to go to this wonderful quilt shop, now is the time! You will see some familiar faces working thereand Susan has been so gracious in allowing us to show there. And they do take credit cards and cash!

Jackie Johnson, Opp Quilt Team Leader, 913-424-0850, jaegerz@sbcglobal.net

ALSO

February was for Food ...

. ... check out what BVQG provided!

"Boil the water ... Ramen noodles have arrived!"Would you believe 105 packages were added toSAFEHOME's pantry shelves?!!And they can enjoy salad 'dressed' with the 16bottles of assorted salad dressing flavors - that's atotal of 272 ounces.

Healthy snacks are important to both the children and adults living at the residence. Thanksto you, they now have an additional 40 fruit cups/applesauce, 28 granola bars/crackers, 17fruit/nut snack packages or one of the 40 assorted bags of chips.

Additionally, someone donated a large container of coffee and two gallon size bags of hotelshampoos and soaps.

BVQG has made the clients and cook feel loved with the February food supplies and the$300 gift card for the kitchen presented in January. We received two thank you's fromSAFEHOME expressing deep appreciation for our generosity.

MarchSAFEHOMSUPPORTfOR SURVIVORS Of DOMESTIC VIOLENCESAFEHOME Donation items!

Children's Underwear Sizes 2-12

(All brands are welcome from your favorite store or TargetiWa Imart, etc.)

Paper TowelsAny Brand!

Any number!

MARCHing on ... shop for Children's Underwear (size 2-12) or Paper Towels

Bring those little undies or paper towels to the March BVQG meeting, March 6.

As always, if you leave your donation item 'on the counter at home,' or the weathe~~Fru1!1to attend, you can always bring it to the next meeting.

Our now famous $TASH your CA$H JAR is always handy, too, at the table forbills. During the February Charity Sew Day it collected $60.15! We're on ourCosteo card for the SAFEHOME kitchen!

Happy sewing and shopping for March! - Jo Anna Gorthy

9 Mary Meyer

Happy Birthday to our members having March Birthdays!

We would like to thank each member for their participation in furnishingdesserts for our meetings. Please bring 3-4 dozen treats in celebration ifyou have a March birthday..

2 RickiDresel

3 Barbara Parman

7 Teresa pfau

8 Marian Elliott

8 LindaSiffrin

2017Charm SquareExchange

MarchNo exchange

11 Margaret Rohn

12 CarlaTimberlake

27 JaniceHenderson

31 Sherry Coulter

No exchange in March

How to Participate in the Charm Squares Exchange

April PolkaDot

May Butterflies

June Red,WhiteandBlue

July Black!WhitelGrey

August I spy

September Shirting

October Batiks

November Oriental

_ •••••••••••_.oiIiil,;",;",,;ioIiiIiiI•••••••""""'.....,ioiIiiW 1. Please use only quilt store fabric. If you use batik fabric,please pre-wash.

2. If you do more than 1 pack of charms, please put each one in aseparate ziplock with your name on it.

3. Use the same material for each pack; if you do more than 1,you can use a different fabric.

4. You can sign up at the guild meeting, Yahoo group or e-mail me.

Susan Mercer susan_mercer3@yahoo.comDebbie Johnson mjohnson1158@kc.rr.com

Dee Sopinski sopidee@yahoo.comRita Porter rkp546@aol.com

5. You have until the 15th of the month to sign up. After that date, Iwill publish to the Yahoo Group how many pairs you need and theamount of material you need to buy.

If you need me to e-mail the number of squares for the exchange,please indicate it on the sign up sheet.

SusanMercer susan_mercer3@yahoo.com

Blue Valley Quilters Guild General Meeting ..•.February 6, 2018.:. President: Wilma Lamfers called meeting to order at 9:32am Abbreviated meeting for Charity Sew Day. Welcome to all at­

tending. Wilma asks for motions from the membership to accept the January secretary report and January treasure's reports as

published in the Newsletter. Motions made, seconded and approved by a vote of the membership .

•:. Programs: (BJ Krueger, Joan Nicholson, Nancy Taylor) Check newsletter for upcoming programs

o March: Cindy Parry, Tsunami Quilts

o April: Kim Melton, Jo's Little Women

o May: Dawn Ronninger, program and workshop

o lune: Kristy & Shayla Wolf, program and workshop

o J.y1y;. Craftsy program

o September: Nancy Giltner, "My Stars"

.:. Newsletter: Deadline month for information into the newsletter is by the 15th of the month. Send that information to Joan

Horton at jhorton IOO@aol.com with BVQG in subject line and CC a copy to Dee Sop inski at sopidee@yahoo.com for inclusion

on the website

.:. Committee Reports:

o Ani:el: (judyBrennan) Voting for this quarters Quilt Angel and announced in March.

o Birthdays: (joan Horton) January birthdays provided snacks.

o Boutique: 3 sales in Nov/Dec raised over $1000

o Charity Quilts: (janette Sheldon) explained the process of the day for charity quilt project

o Charm Square Exchani:e: (Susan Mercer). Feb no blocks. March small floral

o Directory: (Stephanie Dodson) Directory is updated on line monthly Please review the online version to be sure your

information is correct, changes go to Stephanie Dodson.

o Facilities: Lynn Droege and Chelly King

o KCRQ Festival: Judy Brennan announced as Guild representative and Sue Tuttle as alternate.

o Library no update

o Membership: Jackie Johnson, Marsha Cahill, Kim Mapes: 63 members and 2 visitors braved the frigid temps!

o Mentoring New Members: (Chelly King)

o Nominatini: Committee: Committee formed and sourcing candidates for 2018-2019 board: Rita Porter, Stephanie

Dodson and Chelly King. Officers presented in March at meeting and newsletter; voting at April Meeting.

o Opportunity Quilt: Beautiful Opportunity Quilt revealed by Stitch'n Tyme. "Wish on a Star" See photos. Tickets now

for sale.

• Future opportunity quilts: 2019: led by Lynn Droege & Ibby Rollert

o PDQ/Sit and Stitch (Wilma Lamfers)

• February sessions will be Fidget Quilts for Rose Estates Pay it Forward led by Lauren Bond Febru­ary 8 and 22

• March 8 by Janette Sheldon, Table topper; $5 fee

• March 22 and April 26 Joan Nicholson One Block Wonder $10 fee

o "Quilted Table" future fundrajser social event for the Iyjld; (Joan Horton)

This is a social event that we are sponsoring on June 2, 2018. It will encompass a showing of quilts, themed luncheon

tables hosted by members and a live auction.

• Auction: Rita Porter seeking items for the auction that will be held; she has a form you are to complete if you

will be contributing an item for the auction.

Next planning meeting February 27 3 pm JCC Library

o Retreat (Barbara Bruce) next retreat to be held April 28th, signups started at February meeting; fee $40

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o Safehome; (Barb Frans,JoAnna Gorthy) Barb reviewed the addition of a "Stash for Cash" jar that will be availableatmeetings; this money will be used for Costco Cards for meals. January contribution was $300

• Next Safehome tour February 9th

o ],lfQ;_(Mindy Peterson) not present, ifyou showed a UFQ this month please email Mindyor bring your list next month

o Website; Dee Sopinskiavailableto help anyone needing help with set up of Yahoo

o Other Business:

o RickyTims Luminariumcoming to the Overland Park Convention Center, March 9-10; Drawingfor a free ticket($199 value) to luckywinner Jean Schlenk

o Opportunity brought up for outdoor quilt show at the Arboretum. Board approved ifthere is a Chairpersonthat volunteers

o Show and Tel!:

o Businessmeeting dismissed at 10:06and Charity Sewingcommenced with Soup/salad lunch provided by the Board

Minutes prepared and submitted by Sue Tuttle,Secretary

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Treasurer's ReportDecember 1-31, 2017

Subm itted by Rita Porter

Checkbook 11/30/17 28221.09Certificate of Deposit $5038.10Balance 11/30/17 $33259.19

Income rInterest 0.24Boutique - lncorne 574.48

1Opportunity Quilt 511.00Total Income 625.72

ExpensesrCharity Quilts 50.00

Donation - Facilities 6.54Mini Retreat 350.00

1Programs 164.51 ,Storage 84.99

656.04

Checkbook 12/31/17 28190.77 r,Certificate of Deposit 5038.10Balance 12131117 33228.87

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BVQG is excited to bea Promotional Partner for the upcoming Quilt Luminarium byRickyTims coming to the KansasCity area in March 2018.

TheALL-NEWQuilt Luminarium by RickyTims will be held at the Overland ParkConvention Center,Overland Park, KSon March 9-10, 2018** (Friday and Saturday).Wesigned up asa promotional partner to makesurethat all of our members are awareof this educational, fun-filled event, andwe encourageyou to go to

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Mark your Calendars

INI Common ThreadsREGIONAL QUILT SHOW

June 21-23, 2018 rv Century II Expo Hall rv Wichita, KansasWichitaq uiItshow.com ~ www.facebook.com/wich itaquiltshow

GREAT PLAINS POKER RUN SHOP HOP!

MARCH 23RD & 24TH, 2018Great Plains Shop Hop "Poker Run"! Visit 5 quilt shops tocollect your poker hand, goody bags, and treats. Each shop willhave a special sale and a daily door prize basket worth $100+

First City Quilts-Leavenworth, KsSunflower Embroidery & Quilting- Bonner SpringsOverbrook Quilt Connection- Overbrook, KsThe Quilted Sunflower- Spring HillQuilted Memories- Overland Park

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Visit all 5 shops to be entered to win the grand prize Eversewn Sewing Machine!

First City Quilts, Leavenworth

Li'lRedHen. Paola Quilting on the Square, Holton

Overbrook Quilt Connection,Overbrook

Sarah's Fabrics, Lawrence

Prairie Point, Shawnee Stitch OnNeedlework Shop.Lawrence

Quilted Sunflower, Spring Hill

Make sure you've marked it on your calendar ...April 4 - 7!

All 10 shops will be open 9:00 AM - 8 PM during the shop hop.75

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To join in two exciting opportunities:

Sara Lawson Amethyst Bag Workshop

Date: Saturday, March 10, 2018Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pmLocation: Don Bosco Senior Center: 580 Campbell St, Kansas City, MO 64106Price: $70 - pattern is included in the price. Link for the pattern/supply list willcome later.

Spring Retreat at Missouri Star Quilt CompanyWhen: Friday, March 23, 1Oam- Sunday, March 25, noonEarly arrival Thursday after 4pm for: $50

(No earlier than 4pm on Thur. and payment will be madedirectly to MSQ at the time of arrival.)Where: Missouri Star Quilt Company: 114 N. Davis Street,Hamilton, MO 64644Price: $230 for a twin bed. Breakfast and dinner for Saturdayand Sunday breakfast included.Friday night dinner and lunches are on your own.

Save the Oate for Quilts on the PorchA Collaborative effort between the KCMQG and Pendleton Heights NeighborhoodWhen: Sunday, May zo" from 1:00 - 5:00Where: Pendleton Heights Neighborhood in Kansas CityWhat: Street festival with eight to Twelve KCMQG quilters exhibiting a collection of their quilts on different porches in theneighborhood. Food trucks and artisan market also.Online tickets available in March. More information to be provided later.

Email - - Deneen Slack, KCMQG President, @ for more information or to sign up.

The following is a list of Local venues that support

Quilts of Valorand have scheduled sewing days if

you would like to join us!

Quilters Haven at I 16 N Clairborne, Olathe, KS. sponsors a sewing day the 2ndTuesday of the month, 9:30 - 5:00 for the Quilts ofValor project. Bring all your ownsewing machines, equipment, projects and a sack lunch. Contact isAnne Harmon.

Tallgrass Creeks Retirement Community:The Quilts ofValor sewing day is the4th Saturday of the month from 9-4, at 13800 MetcalfAvenue, Overland Park, Kansas.Bring a project & come sew with us. Lunch is less than $10 (cash or check) at thebistro or bring your lunch. Please RSVPso that we can know how many people toexpect. ElaineAlexander, dealexander@kc.rr.com .

Prairie Point Quilt Store; Join us at Prairie Point Fabric and Quilt Store, I 1950Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawee, Kansas on the third Monday of each month towork on QOV quilts.We start at 9:30 and stay as long as you like - the store closesat 5:30 p.m. Bring your lunch or there are many places around their shop to eat. Ifyou have questions please contact John or SusanThorp @ 913-268-3333.

Mindy Peterson - 5 acre Designs Quilting -Affordable longarm quilting.

Allover meander and edge to edge. I haveapproximately 100 different pantograph designs

available. I also make t-shirt quilts and other typesof quilts, including memory quilts, on commission.

Contact me at (913) 783-4750 (home) or(913) 481·2113 (cell).

My email is5acredesigns@gmail.comAnd my website is www.5acredesigns.com.

Stephanie Dodson - Summerwind Studio:Hand-guided, free motionlongarm quilting services.

913·788·0825 orsummerwindstudio@gmail,com.

Judy Brennan- Sunflower PointCustom Machine Embroidery. Some ideas in­clude: quilt labels, nametags, blankets, toothfairy pillows, garments, ornaments, weddinghankies (male & female), and SO MUCH

jhorton100@aol.com

Judy Oberkrom -Unique, one-of-a­

kind jewelry.Custom orders accepted.

jelo@kc.rr.com,www.craftyjudy.com

913 491·1295

Wendy Dombrowski and Joann Mader -Sunflower Stitchers:

Long-armMachineQuilting:Visit http://www.sunflowerstitchers.com/

or call Wendy@ 928-853-5280.Wendy@sunflowerstitchers.com ,Joann@sunflowerstitchers.com.

Do you have an old quilt top in yourcloset that is begging to be hand

quilted? TallgrassCreek Quilters willquilt it for you at a reasonable price.

Contact Elaine Alexander,

The best way for the guild members to communicate with the group as a whole is by using our Yahoo Group: blueval­

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Group.

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On the left side of the page, look for the link "Manage My Groups." Click on that link, and you should see

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on how you'd like to receive the group's messages.

Individual Emails No Email Special Notices Daily Digest

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late for you to take action. "Daily Digest" will provide you with a summary of all messages posted the previous day. If

you aren't a member of the Yahoo Group, and would like to be added, contact Dee Sopinski.

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Facitities

2016-2017 Blue Valley Quilt Guild Officers and Committees

Officers

Committees

Lamfers, Judy Clifford, Pam Gardner,da Paul, Donna Beer

Sheldon, Marilyn Patton, Kristen

Rita Porter,

Lang Davis,

Drugg, Elaine Elliott, Judy Dobbels,lIa Alberg

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